Pulmonary nocardiosis caused by mimicking lung cancer.

Nocardiosis is an uncommon infection caused by species, but it can often occur in immunocompromised patients. As computed tomography (CT) findings of pulmonary nocardiosis, consolidation, masses, and nodules are often found, but lymph node enlargement is infrequent. was first isolated in 2006, and there are still few reports on this microorganism.

Multiple fungus balls in a patient with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis.

Typically, radiological examination in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis reveals cavities with fungus balls within the upper lobes. This case showed that multiple fungus balls can also be present in the lower lobes.